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High-Purity Lithium Metal Ingots

High-purity lithium metal ingots (99.9% purity) used primarily in battery manufacturing and chemical research. Classified under HTS 2805.19.90.10 as elemental lithium, an alkali metal in unwrought form. These ingots are produced by electrolysis and stored under oil to prevent oxidation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	5.5%	+25.0%	30.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	5.5%	—	5.5%
🇨🇦Canada	5.5%	—	5.5%
🇩🇪Germany	5.5%	—	5.5%
🇯🇵Japan	5.5%	—	5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2805.12.00.00Higher: 40.5% vs 30.5%

If in granular or powder form

Lithium in granular or powder form falls under specific subheading 2805.12, distinct from other forms like ingots.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 30.5%

If chemically doped for electronics

Doped lithium for semiconductor use may classify as chemical preparations under 3824 per Chapter 28 notes.

8507.60.00Higher: 53.4% vs 30.5%

If imported as lithium-ion battery components

Assembled battery-grade lithium shifts to Chapter 85 as electric accumulators, not pure metal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain certificates of analysis confirming 99%+ purity and elemental form to avoid reclassification as alloys

• Ensure transportation under inert atmosphere or mineral oil; comply with UN 1415 hazardous material regulations

• Verify supplier's REACH/SVHC compliance for lithium due to environmental restrictions in supply chains

Related Products under HTS 2805.19.90.10

Battery-Grade Lithium Metal Foil

Thin lithium metal foil (0.1-0.5mm thick, 99.95% purity) rolled for use as anodes in lithium-metal batteries. Falls under HTS 2805.19.90.10 as unwrought alkali metal lithium, not further processed into articles. Protected from air exposure during handling.

Research-Grade Lithium Metal Rods

Cylindrical lithium metal rods (10-25mm diameter, 99.99% purity) for laboratory synthesis of organolithium reagents. Classified in HTS 2805.19.90.10 as other alkali metal lithium in rod form. Supplied sealed in argon-filled ampoules.

Industrial Lithium Metal Wire

Lithium metal wire (1-3mm diameter, 99.9% purity) for vapor deposition in thin-film coatings and alloying processes. HTS 2805.19.90.10 covers this alkali metal in wire form, unwrought. Wound on spools under protective oil.

Pharmaceutical-Grade Lithium Metal Chunks

Small lithium metal chunks (5-20g, 99.95% purity) for synthesis of lithium-based pharmaceuticals and Grignard-type reactions. Under HTS 2805.19.90.10 as other lithium forms, meeting chemical definition of alkali metals. Packaged in vacuum-sealed glass.